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French hacker wanted by the FBI arrested in Morocco, could face 116 years in prison

21-year-old Frenchman Sébastien Raoult, arrested in Morocco, is wanted by the United States over alleged cybercrimes. If found guilty, he faces upto 116 years in prison. © Nouvel Obs

A 21-year-old French student, Sébastien Raoult, has been jailed for two months in Morocco at the request of US authorities on suspicion of being a member of a group of cybercriminals who have targeted US companies.

The authorities in Morocco confirmed at the weekend that they have detained the 21-year-old French national wanted by the FBI for alleged involvement in cybercrime.

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